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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
GLEASON (August 26) — Gleason School Principal Lee Lawrence entered his alternate ‘ego’ when he appeared as ‘Wild Thang’ in an exhibition wrestling match at Gleason School on Saturday night.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
NASHVILLE (August 28) — Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Warner Ross, announced today that two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion have departed this morning for Louisiana to support state, county, and local emergency responders battling the Tiger Island wildfire burning in Beauregard Parish, the largest wildfire in the state’s history.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
McKENZIE — It did not take new softball Coach Katherine Hannagan long to add her first player to the Lady Wildcat program. Gleason’s Claudia Pineda signed with the Cats on Monday. Claudia is the daughter of Filadelfo and Johanna Pineda of Gleason and will major in Criminal Justice.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
McKENZIE (August 22) — The McKenzie Rotary Club welcomed its newest member Drew Beeler into the organization. As part of the club’s weekly programs, Beeler was invited to speak about his developing businesses, Hometown Hangout, McKenzie Nutrition and Rolling Snow. Towards the end of the meeting, Beeler was asked by Rotarians to join the club. Beeler accepted the invitation.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
NASHVILLE — The July rate of unemployment is mixed in the tri-county area of Carroll, Henry and Weakley counties.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Fire Chief Brian Tucker introduced a new program to McKenzie’s City Council June 8. As a way to ensure immediate care to emergency victims, the McKenzie Fire Department will partner with Priority Ambulance, through Baptist Hospital, to create a first-responder program.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
McKENZIE (August 11) — Recently, the McKenzie Rotary Club hosted the senior football players from McKenzie High School. Coach Wade Comer spoke of the upcoming season and the challenges ahead. The senior members of the team introduced themselves and stated the positions they play on the team.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
HUNTINGDON (August 17) — The 2023 Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Adult Leadership Carroll County met for the first session August 17. Classmates participated in team building, learning about Carroll County’s history, demographics, child care, new government meeting laws, and toured Hydro-Gear.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
McKENZIE (August 25) — The McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry held its annual golf tournament at Carroll Lake Friday morning. Despite a heat index of nearly 115 degrees, the Chamber hosted a full slate of teams. Winning teams sponsored by John Austin (First Place, 52), Joseph Butler (Second Place, 52) and Dynamic Physical Therapy (Third Pace, 56) were awarded trophies provided by Tri-County Publishing, Inc.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
HUNTINGDON (August 22) — Huntingdon Police Department will soon have Tasers and body cameras to be worn as part of their uniform. Huntingdon Mayor and Town Council approved the purchase of the two items during the August 22 meeting.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
HUNTINGDON (August 22) — The Town of Huntingdon is seeking a grant to upgrade its Barnett Street Wastewater Lagoon at an estimated cost of $1,442,000.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Today, at the Sundquist family’s request, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office shared that Governor Don Sundquist died peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
McKENZIE (August 24) — The City of McKenzie’s Fire Department accepted the delivery of a new, 2023 Pierce Freightliner fire pumper on Thursday, August 24.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
McKenzie (August 26) — A Saturday afternoon thunderstorm with heavy rain and high winds shortened the annual Sweet Tea Festival in downtown McKenzie. The rains sent arts and crafts and food vendors scurrying for shelter and caused the cancellation of the music acts for Saturday evening.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Bethel University students, faculty, and staff officially kicked off the new school year on Tuesday, August 22 with the annual Convocation service held in Crisp Arena.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The McKenzie Board of Education meets Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 p.m. at the Board of Education Office on Bell Avenue, McKenzie.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
GLEASON — Gleason Gazelles are hosting the 50th annual Tater Town Special on August 27 to September 3.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
McKenzie at Chester County. Huntingdon vs Adamsville - Homecoming. West Carroll at FACS (Cordova). Hollow Rock-Bruceton at Gleason.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
VALLEY, Alabama — The No. 8 Bethel Wildcats made a point Saturday in Valley, Alabama against the Point Skyhawks. Leading 17-13 at the half the Cats pulled away for a season opening 51-13 win over the Skyhawks.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Aggravated Kidnapping — Brianna Howard, 32, Randle Street, McKenzie, was charged with Aggravated Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, and Interfering with a 911 Emergency Call on August 24.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
HUNTINGDON (August 23) — The following cases were heard in Carroll County General Sessions Court on August 23, 2023.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Someone told me the United States is 32 trillion dollars in debt. That doesn’t hardly seem possible. A lot of government people would have to be working day and night, with both hands, to spend that much money!
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
David Crockett emerged as a larger-than-life figure whose exploits would become the stuff of legend. Crockett would rise from humble beginnings to become a frontiersman, politician, and ultimately, a martyr in the fight for Texas’ independence.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Pineapple Cake 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 cup flour 1 teaspoon soda 2 eggs 1 #2 can crushed pineapple 1/2 cup brown sugar
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Relay For Life is September 9 Relay for Life is “Rocking and Rolling” back to Carroll County on Saturday, September 9, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon. Michelle Tucker and Jennifer Horton are the co-chairs for this event and are so excited to welcome your ideas to raise money for the American Cancer Society (ACS).
